Prepare the Cookies
Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
Shape dough into half-inch balls.
Place onto a lined cookie sheet, leaving an inch and a half of space between cookies.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12–15 minutes.
If you need to bake for a crowd, it’s best to start with a recipe already calibrated to your desired yield output. These delicious classic honey cookies are perfect for Rosh Hashanah.
Check out our complete collection of Rosh Hashanah recipes for mains, sides, soups, desserts, and more inspiration for the holiday.
Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Egg
Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
Shape dough into half-inch balls.
Place onto a lined cookie sheet, leaving an inch and a half of space between cookies.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12–15 minutes.
Notes:
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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The Heimishe Kitchen (Nitra Cookbook)If you need to bake for a crowd, it’s best to start with a recipe already calibrated to your desired yield output. These delicious classic honey cookies are perfect for Rosh Hashanah.
Check out our complete collection of Rosh Hashanah recipes for mains, sides, soups, desserts, and more inspiration for the holiday.
Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
Shape dough into half-inch balls.
Place onto a lined cookie sheet, leaving an inch and a half of space between cookies.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12–15 minutes.
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Can I make this with spelt flour
Yes! White spelt flour should work well as a 1:1 substitute. We recommend adding the last 1/2 cup of flour gradually, as spelt can absorb liquid differently, and stopping once the dough is smooth and workable.
These are the best honey cookies I've ever made!